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Lipsticktraces · 29/09/2018 15:51

As in can you ever get rid of them?

I had twins by c section on 16/08/18. Stomach has now mostly gone down (although oddly jelly like, even when I’m lying down and it’s flat!) However I have a small, but noticeable overhang. Will it ever go away? Can they be shifted?

Stories (both good and bad) much appreciated please😊

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AlecOrAlonzo · 30/09/2018 00:15

My first c-section 5 years ago was an emergency but the scar was smallish and neat and the overhang wasn't too bad. My second 1 year ago was (sort of) planned and the scar is thick and ropey and long. The overhang is v bad. Imo it all depends on the surgeon. A different consultant examined my after my second section and was quite taken aback by the mess of me.

RoseParade · 30/09/2018 00:21

Really interested in what causes the overhang, especially as it doesn't seem to tally with weight/fitness of "owner".
I am not (and never have been) sylph-like. Size 18 now (wasn't always, weight has gone on evenly all over) but huge boobs and hips/thighs and still smallish waist (comparatively!)
I had my c-sections 11 and 7 years ago. I never had an apron. I was always curvy-hipped and flat-bellied though and neither of my pregnancies stuck out a lot in the forward direction. I wonder is it more to do with stretched skin than weight/fat distribution?

MyBabyBoyBlue · 30/09/2018 00:55

My baby is almost 1 and my overhang has pretty much disappeared, just got one very thin, neat scar also barely visible (thanks to fab surgeon)...took a while though, I'd say a good 6-8 months

ShowOfHands · 30/09/2018 03:52

I think it's due to stretched skin and bump shape in my case. I had an enormobump and v separated muscles but was slim everywhere else. My scar is invisible.

EyUpOurKid · 30/09/2018 07:49

I don't think I have an overhang, I have a pouch, but it's the same as it was pre baby (but I'm a stone heavier) I have a very low scar though. Baby was 9lb and is almost 2, my bump was HUGE.

divafever99 · 30/09/2018 08:14

2 sections, 2011 and 2015. Still have a pouch despite weighing less than I did before first pregnancy. I just wear high waisted jeans!

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